With so many options in the market, all designed to fill a slightly different role, it can be tough to find the perfect mountain bike jersey for you. Thankfully, our dedicated team of testers at off.road.cc do all of the hard work so you don’t have to. Without further ado, here are the best jerseys we’ve … Read more
With geometry that closely shadows that of the Specialized Epic 8, the Chisel FS delivers cross-country climbing efficiency with the promise of a very rewarding singletrack descending experience, especially in the Comp EVO build kit. Bike check: Chris Blevins’ and Matt Beers’ Specialized S-Work Epic Evos Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 15 first-ride review 2023 Specialized S-Works … Read more
We made it through 2024 – something some of our rivals failed to accomplish, which demonstrates the rough ride we’ve all had since 2020. We’ve got our loyal audience to thank for this, and their continued support has ensured off.road.cc has remained relevant and forged a reputation as the UK’s biggest and trusted source for off-road-specific … Read more
Every year brings its trends, whether it’s new off-road-specific aerodynamic componentry or geometry numbers going one way and then back the other. As 2024 has seen the cycling industry bounce back to a point, we’ve witnessed plenty of cool things come to the market. As usual, that won’t stop as we dive into 2025. Here are … Read more
In this latest edit by Tailfin, former Junior World Champion Josh ‘Ratboy’ Bryceland stars in a fishing-themed video of the new Long Top Tube Bag. After years of prototyping, testing, and refining, the somerset-based company added another bag to its essential bikepacking bag range. The range is race-winning and available now. Tailfin is known for … Read more
The POC Supreme Rain Jacket is one of the most expensive pieces of cycling clothing you’re likely to come across, with an eye-watering price tag that will leave many wincing. However, if you can look past the cost, its performance is impressive. The jacket boasts an exceptionally low weight and a compact size, making it easy to … Read more
The penultimate Five Cool Things of 2024 pulls no punches as we take a look at flat pedals from Praxis, a mountain bike-focussed windbreaker from Fox Racing with the wintery theme continuing thanks to Sidi and the Hiemx shoes. On top of that, we’ve got Enduro Bearings’ Maxhit BB and Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket Essential multitool. Buyer’s guide … Read more
2024 was a big one in terms of tech releases. Despite huge sales and massive discounts gracing many retailers’ websites, fresh technologies have been coming out left, right, and centre. Last year, I took a punt at guessing what we might see throughout 2024, and it’s been rather interesting. Does cycling depend too much on … Read more
The Specialized Trail Air Jersey, available in short- and long-sleeve versions, is a lightweight and breathable option at a sensible price. The material does a great job of wicking moisture and has a slight stretch, which keeps the jersey comfortable even with the fit being on the slimmer side. With a wide range of sizes … Read more
The POC VPD Air+ Tee body armour is a full-protection offering comprising shoulder, chest and back plates. The armour proves to be comfortable and non-restrictive, and it manages heat surprisingly well, but it is also bulky due to the nature of being a full torso suit. The backplate tends to ride up a little, but it’s … Read more
